Problem Solving Court Coordinator I

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41671
Full Time Salary Range: $66,917.00 - $97,030.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary of Job Classification:
Ensures effective implementation, operation, and sustainability of one or more Problem Solving Court (PSC) programs, such as Adult Drug Court, DUI Court, Family Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, and Mental Health Court specific to assigned district and location. Serves as a liaison between the program and the probation office as well as outside agencies and community programs.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This is a 28 hour per week job with full benefits. The position will be required to travel between Glenwood and Aspen.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

Assists with the implementation, operation, and sustainability of PSC programs for an assigned district.

Performs administrative support to ensure programmatic success, including monitoring program budgets, ordering supplies, coordinating graduation for program participants, and maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Coordinates efforts for court treatments in compliance with applicable legislation, key components, and philosophies. Collaborates with team members to determine appropriate treatment plans for court participants.

Participates in community engagement efforts, including developing and maintaining promotional materials and resources, reporting on initiatives during the advisory council meetings, and conducting outreach to foster productive partnerships with the community.

Provides oversight and leadership to the PSC operations team. Organizes and participates in team meetings. Trains team members and develops subsequent resource materials. Promotes team building activities by coordinating team retreats and events.

Drafts, publishes, and updates program policies, procedures, contracts, and other documentation in adherence with the Colorado Problem Solving Court Standards.

Tracks and maintains statistical data for PSC programs. Utilizes data to demonstrate areas of success and areas for improvement. Prepares programmatic and financial reports to the State Court Administrators Office to be allocated Judicial funds for participant services.

Compiles information necessary for program accreditation. Reviews information for accuracy, obtains appropriate approvals for judicial officials, and submits to the State Court Administrator's Office. Conducts ongoing compliance checks to maintain program accreditation.

Manages the budget for county funding and incentive items.

Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.

Human Collaboration:
Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Interactions have limited impact.

Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Receives Limited Direction
Employee normally perform assignments according to your own judgment, requesting Supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced: Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is comprehensive.

Fiscal Responsibility:
May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

OR

Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience:
1 to 3 years of experience in social work or related field.

Licenses and Certifications:
None.

Physical Effort Requirements:
Medium Work- Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment:
Good - Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment; community venues.

Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; individuals under the influence of a controlled substance.